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1943 Map of Breckenridge Mtn

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Breckenridge Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Caliente and the Southern Pacific rail line anchor the southern portion of this mid-century survey, illustrating the complex transportation engineering required to navigate the Tehachapi region. The map documents a rugged landscape defined by the heights of Breckenridge Mountain and the high valley of Walker Basin, where several established family holdings like Rankin Ranch and Williams Ranch are situated.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident throughout the Sequoia National Forest boundary, including the Tungsten Chief Mill and the specifically noted Breckenridge Lodge (Abandoned). The presence of a Landing Field near Walker and numerous named meadows such as Golf Meadow and Squirrel Meadow highlights the varied uses of this mountain terrain during the 1940s, from ranching and mining to early forest recreation and aviation.